**This role is located in a smaller community an hour from St. Cloud**

*Will consider long term contract/consultant - 1 -3 year*

The Logistics and Transportation Director is responsible for evaluating the current state, envisioning a strategic future, and executing the plan to transform the logistics and transportation department. This role demands strategic insight and a proven track record in departmental transformation

Reporting directly to the Chief Operating Officer, this position involves leading a team of three and is integral to driving the department's evolution to new heights of efficiency and innovation. The successful candidate will join a company with a robust track record of success and a commitment to sustainability, currently in a growth phase and offering substantial opportunities for personal and professional development.

People who join this company become Lifers. This new role brings the company to a new level to support growth.

The Chief Operating Officer emphasizes servant leadership, respect, integrity, and work-life balance. It's an environment where you earn respect and encourage team members to ask questions and admit mistakes, fostering an environment where everyone can contribute.

Vision/Strategy:

• Create the vision and strategy to align internal logistics capabilities and 3PL partners to grow with the company while controlling costs and providing excellent customer service.

Transportation:

• Plan, direct, and coordinate all transportation activities, implementing the most cost-effective shipping models.
  

• Establish, maintain, and routinely report on Transportation Metrics (cost, service, and quality loads.)

Fleet Management:

• Develop and maintain company driver program (training, metrics, cost)
  

Process Improvement:

• Implement operational improvements in route optimization, carrier selection,
  backhauls, and trailer loading.
  

• This will include the selection and implementation of a new Transportation Management System. (TMS)

Budget:

• Manage overall Transportation Budget, including capital expense planning and execution.
  • Build Transportation seat structure and accountabilities.
  

Leadership & Culture:

• Hungry, Humble,

• Demonstrate a commitment to high personal and professional ethical standards and align decisions

• Value others - give recognition to those that you see living out our values.

• Set goals, resolve problems, and make decisions that enhance the company

• Support individual and team accountability and ownership, coordinating and leading L-10 Meetings in alignment with EOS.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in related field

• 10+ years of supply chain management and manufacturing leadership experience

• Strong logistics and transportation experience managing company driver/fleet required

• Multi-location company required.

• TMS system selection and implementation

• In-depth knowledge of DOT requirements and oversight.

• Ability and desire to be onsite at locations up to 50%.